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Paint pouring over a cube on the MSI Optix MPG 32 QD.

MSI Optix MPG 32 QD review: Quantum dot elevates color

MSI's Optix MPG 32 QD is a marvel of a gaming monitor, combining cutting-edge display tech with the best and latest gaming features.
The Alienware QD-OLED monitor in front of a window.

Alienware 34 QD-OLED review: The final frontier

The Alienware 34 QD-OLED is the first QD-OLED gaming monitor -- and once you game in HDR with it, you won't want to go back.
The BenQ Mobiuz EX3410R monitor.

BenQ Mobiuz EX3410R monitor review: Pushing prices down

The BenQ EX3410R is a showcase of how far ultrawide gaming monitors have come, with a long list of premium features that help it punch above its budget price.
Guardians of the Galaxy on the Acer Predator X28.

Acer Predator X28 review: True G-Sync for under $1,000

The Acer Predator X28 is one of the few true G-Sync displays around, and it delivers great color. There are cheaper FreeSync alternatives, though.
Dying Light 2 on the HP Omen 27c.

HP Omen 27c review: The Goldilocks of gaming monitors

The HP Omen 27c is an excellent gaming monitor that ticks all of the boxes it should. There are a few minors issues, though, that make it feel less premium.
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Gigabyte M32U monitor review: 4K gaming without the fluff

The Gigabyte M32U sits in a class of its own with a 32-inch 4K panel capable of 144Hz. Screen size isn't everything when it comes to gaming displays, though.
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Eve Spectrum 4K monitor review: It exists, and it’s mighty good

Even though it's a bit late, Eve's Spectrum 4K might be one of the best gaming monitors money can buy.
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Dell 32 4K USB-C Hub Monitor review: Convenient 4K docking perfection

Dell's latest 32-inch 4K monitor offers excellent performance paired with highly practical USB-C hub connectivity, making it perfect for use with modern laptops.
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Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX review: The ultimate HDR experience?

Asus' ROG Swift PG32UQX is an HDR lover's dream monitor, but with a price tag of $2,999, its flaws might be too severe to accept.
LG 27-inch monitor on a desk.

LG 27GN950 review: The perfect 4K gaming monitor, almost

LG's 27GN950 is a 4K gaming monitor that's surprisingly well-suited to graphic work thanks to a wide color gamut and accurate colors.
Asus ROG Swift monitor on a desk playing Destiny 2.

Asus ROG Swift 360Hz PG259QNR review: Only skill can save you now

Asus' ROG Swift 360Hz PG259QNR is a mind-bogglingly fast gaming monitor that gives you the assurance that your equipment is no longer holding you back.
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LG 34GN850-B review: The best ultrawide for $900, if you can find it

LG's 34GN850-B is a Nano-IPS ultrawide gaming monitor that comes with a 160 Hz refresh rate and colors good enough for professional photo editing.
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Lenovo G27c-10 Review: Fulfilling high-FPS dreams for $200

Lenovo's G27c-10 is a 27-inch curved gaming monitor with a 1080p VA panel and a 165 Hz refresh rate, which is a promising start for a great gaming experience.
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Dell S2721QS Review: A simple, elegant 4K monitor

Dell's S2721QS offers a sleek and elegant 4K monitor for the home office, but if you're looking for anything beyond the basics, there are better options.
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Lenovo Legion Y27q-20 monitor review: 1440p gaming done right

It's great time to upgrade to a high-resolution, high refresh rate gaming monitor. Is the Lenovo Legion Y27q-20 worth your money?
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Acer Nitro XZ272U review: All you need for PC gaming

Acer's XZ272U is a 27-inch QHD monitor that's likely to please a great audience, and while it has a couple drawbacks, none of them are deal-breakers at $300.
A Samsung Odyssey G7 monitor on a desk.

Samsung Odyssey G7 monitor review: One glaring problem

Samsung's 32-inch G7 gaming monitor offers great visuals, a stunning curve, and ultrafast performance, but it has a major flaw holding it back.
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Dell 27 USB-C monitor (P2720DC) review: The Goldilocks display

The Dell P2720DC offers a superbly well-balanced monitor for those looking to dock their laptops with a single USB Type-C cable.

Acer ConceptD CM2 review: Small monitor, supreme color accuracy

Acer's ConceptD CM2 is a rare 16:10 aspect ratio monitor for photo editing with an excellent factory calibration and great looks.
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HP 34f ultrawide monitor review: Premium for less

Large, curved screens have been a feature of high-end displays, but HP's 34f proves you can get a premium experience at an affordable price. This monitor is a great option for shoppers looking for a vibrant screen for work or home use.
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Razer Raptor 27 monitor review: Making monitors fun again

Razer's first attempt at a gaming monitor is ambitious. With a unique cable management system, high-end aluminum materials, and excellent image quality, the Razer Raptor 27 definitely lives up to the company's reputation. But at $699, it's not cheap, either.
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HP 27f 4K monitor review: Crisp images without the niceties

These days, 4K monitors keep getting more affordable, but some make that possible via significant compromises. The 2019 refresh of the HP 27f 4K offers some decent image quality to back up its resolution, but it's missing a few key features that hold it back from greatness.
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AOPEN 32HC1QUR monitor review

AMD gamers with monitor envy can now experience some of the high-end monitor features experienced by G-Sync gamers with the AOPEN 32HC1QUR. This FreeSync gaming monitor supports fast refresh rates and response times, a curved panel for immersive gaming, and an affordable price tag.
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LG’s new UltraFine 4K monitor gives your MacBook’s Touch Bar a job

Supporting a wide P3 color space and a 4K resolution display, LG’s UltraFine 4K is an affordable alternative to Apple’s premium Pro Display XDR. This 24-inch display is the perfect companion to a MacBook laptop for creatives, giving professionals a larger canvas to work on projects that demand color accuracy.
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Dell 75 4K Interactive Touch Monitor C7520QT hands-on review

At $6,000, the Dell 75 4K Interactive Touch Monitor is an expensive display that might not be for everyone, but it will replace the boring whiteboard in your office and change your meetings.
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BenQ PD3220U monitor review

Most photographers and videographers still use MacBooks, but even expensive 4K monitors don’t always match the colors of those laptop screens. The BenQ PD3220U is a monitor specifically made to solve that problem. But can that possibly be worth its $1,200 price tag?
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Samsung Space Monitor (SR75) review

High-concept monitors can sometimes over-complicate things. But at CES 2019, we checked out one that fixes the problem it attempts to solve – your cluttered desk. With a dual-hinge arm, the Samsung Space Monitor can stand straight up as if mounted to a wall.
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ViewSonic XG240R gaming monitor review

Gaming monitors can be quite expensive, but the ViewSonic XG240R is an exception. Priced at $273, it takes premium features like RGB lighting, a fast 144Hz refresh rate, and FreeSync support and packs it into an affordable package.
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Acer Predator XB3 review

The $1,300 Predator XB3 isn’t for the faint of heart. But if you have a system that can push over 100 frames per second at 4K screen resolution, this monster of a monitor might be the perfect match for your overpowered gaming rig. More than that, it’s an investment in the future of PC gaming power.
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HP Omen X Emperium 65 review

Gaming monitors keep getting bigger, but the 65-inch Omen X Emperium takes it to another level. In fact, this $5,000 display is as close to a gaming television as we’ve ever seen. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have the picture quality chops to compete with the Samsungs and LGs of the world.
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Alienware 55 OLED monitor hands-on review

OLED has long alluded gaming monitors. But no longer. The Alienware 55 OLED Monitor matches the incredible visuals of OLED with variable refresh rates up to 120Hz. The best part? It’s not just a concept -- it’s a real product coming to a living room near you.
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Razer Raptor 27 hands-on review

Razer’s showed its gaming monitor, the Raptor 27, at CES 2019. It’s at tried-and-true Razer product. Made of aluminum and lit with Chroma RGB LEDs, it’s everything a Razer fan would want. Beyond that, the Raptor 27 has a couple of interesting tricks up its sleeve, including a unique cable management system.
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Dell 27 USB-C Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DC) review

Ultrawide and 4K might be the buzzwords in monitors right now, but the Dell 27 USB-C Ultrathin monitor manages to be more exciting by just nailing the basics. Not only is this monitor super-thin, it has fantastic image quality to boot.
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Alienware AW3418DW Curved Gaming Monitor review

Don’t underestimate the understated appeal of Alienware’s 34-inch curved ultrawide gaming monitor. Although this monitor doesn’t pack aggressive gaming aesthetics, it’s refined looks and balanced performance makes it a winner. The curved 34-inch panel, WQHD resolution display, and fast refresh rates will keep gamers happy.
Senior Editor, Computing

Luke Larsen is a Senior Editor at Digital Trends and manages all content covering laptops, Macs, monitors, PC hardware, and peripherals. Around here we call it “computing,” but here’s a good rule of thumb: If it’s a computer or something that plugs into a computer, you found your guy. Oh, and these days, AI too. So much AI.

After getting a degree in music from the University of Oregon, Luke started his career in media hoping to get into music journalism. But when the opportunity arose, he landed in tech and hasn’t looked back since. He has over a decade of tech journalism experience, first joining Digital Trends in 2017 as a native Portlander, happy to join a tech media company that called his city home. Before working at DT, he worked as Tech Editor at Paste Magazine for over four years and has bylines at publications such as IGN, TouchArcade (RIP), and The Oregonian.

In his years at Digital Trends so far, Luke has covered high-profile industry events such as CES, IFA, and Microsoft Build, delivering on-the-ground coverage, breaking news, and first-hand reporting. He’s hosted countless YouTube videos, made podcast appearances, and written over 600 articles.

Some of his earliest tech memories include learning HTML through his MySpace account and trying to play Baldur’s Gate II on his parents’ dusty old beige box. These days, his obsession with technology is in telling stories with tech — in finding the narratives that ebb and flow through both technological advancement and product design, trickling right on down to our day-to-day experience of it. He is convinced that we all spend too much of our time using technology and not enough time thinking about it — cue a healthy dose of navel-gazing and philosophizing.

When he’s not endlessly debating what the best laptop is, Luke spends his days being a dad and a husband. Oh, and when there’s time (which there isn’t), he’s an avid fiction writer, player of designer board games, and still occasionally makes some music.